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1. #LOOPHOLE: Emergency legislation to deal with a loophole in the penalty points system will be published tomorrow.

2. #LONDON: Police arrested 76 people at a mass “die-in” held in solidarity with demonstrations in America over the recent controversial killings of black men by police.

3. #ARAS ATTRACTA: Mary Garvin’s family have issued a statement following reports of death threats to carers. The family says, “Our thoughts and prayers are with all of these people now on suspension.”

4. #FOOTAGE: A video has emerged of an SUV hitting a pedestrian at yesterdays anti-water charge protest.

5. #CONTEST: The first ever Buckfast cocktail competition was held in Galway this week.

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